1. What is equidistant?T eac h i ng T ra ns pa r e ncy
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Perpendicular and Angle Bisectors
THEOREM HYPOTHESIS CONCLUSION Angle Bisector Theorem
If a point is on the bisector of an angle, then it is equidistant from the sides of the angle.
PB
C
A
!APC ! !BPC
AC = BC
Converse of the Angle Bisector TheoremIf a point in the interior of an angle is equidistant from the sides of the angle, then it is on the bisector of the angle.
A
PB
C
AC = BC
!APC ! !BPC
Theorems Distance and Angle Bisectors
THEOREM HYPOTHESIS CONCLUSION
Perpendicular Bisector TheoremIf a point is on the perpendicular bisector of a segment, then it is equidistant from the endpoints of the segment.
A B
X
Y
!
_ XY "
_ AB
_ YA !
_ YB
XA = XB
Converse of the Perpendicular Bisector TheoremIf a point is equidistant from the endpoints of a segment, then it is on the perpendicular bisector of the segment.
A B
X
Y
!
XA = XB
_
XY "
_ AB
_
YA !
_ YB
Theorems Distance and Perpendicular Bisectors
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Who uses this?The suspension and steering lines of a parachute keep the sky diver centered under the parachute. (See Example 3.)
When a point is the same distance from two or more objects, the point is said to be equidistant from the objects. Triangle congruence theorems can be used to prove theorems about equidistant points.
PROOFPROOF Perpendicular Bisector Theorem
Given: ! is the perpendicular bisector of !! AB .
A BY
X!
Prove: XA = XB
Proof: Since ! is the perpendicular bisector of
!! AB , ! " !! AB and Y is the midpoint
of !! AB . By the definition of perpendicular, #AYX and #BYX are right
angles and #AYX $ #BYX. By the definition of midpoint, !! AY $
!! BY . By the Reflexive Property of Congruence,
!! XY $ !! XY . So %AYX $ %BYX
by SAS, and !! XA $
!! XB by CPCTC. Therefore XA = XB by the definition of congruent segments.
A locus is a set of points that satisfies a given condition. The perpendicular bisector of a segment can be defined as the locus of points in a plane that are equidistant from the endpoints of the segment.
ObjectivesProve and apply theorems about perpendicular bisectors.
Prove and apply theorems about angle bisectors.
Vocabularyequidistantlocus
Perpendicular and Angle Bisectors
The word locus comes from the Latin word for location. The plural of locus is loci, which is pronounced LOW-sigh.
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THEOREM HYPOTHESIS CONCLUSION
5-1-1 Perpendicular Bisector TheoremIf a point is on the perpendicular bisector of a segment, then it is equidistant from the endpoints of the segment.
A B
X
Y
!
!!XY " !!AB !!YA $ !!YB
XA = XB
5-1-2 Converse of the Perpendicular Bisector TheoremIf a point is equidistant from the endpoints of a segment, then it is on the perpendicular bisector of the segment.
A B
X
Y
!
XA = XB
!!XY " !!AB !!YA $ !!YB
Theorems Distance and Perpendicular Bisectors
You will prove Theorem 5-1-2 in Exercise 30.
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Geometry 5.1 Notes: Perpendicular and Angle Bisectors
Who uses this?The suspension and steering lines of a parachute keep the sky diver centered under the parachute. (See Example 3.)
When a point is the same distance from two or more objects, the point is said to be equidistant from the objects. Triangle congruence theorems can be used to prove theorems about equidistant points.
PROOFPROOF Perpendicular Bisector Theorem
Given: ! is the perpendicular bisector of !! AB .
A BY
X!
Prove: XA = XB
Proof: Since ! is the perpendicular bisector of
!! AB , ! " !! AB and Y is the midpoint
of !! AB . By the definition of perpendicular, #AYX and #BYX are right
angles and #AYX $ #BYX. By the definition of midpoint, !! AY $
!! BY . By the Reflexive Property of Congruence,
!! XY $ !! XY . So %AYX $ %BYX
by SAS, and !! XA $
!! XB by CPCTC. Therefore XA = XB by the definition of congruent segments.
A locus is a set of points that satisfies a given condition. The perpendicular bisector of a segment can be defined as the locus of points in a plane that are equidistant from the endpoints of the segment.
ObjectivesProve and apply theorems about perpendicular bisectors.
Prove and apply theorems about angle bisectors.
Vocabularyequidistantlocus
Perpendicular and Angle Bisectors
The word locus comes from the Latin word for location. The plural of locus is loci, which is pronounced LOW-sigh.
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THEOREM HYPOTHESIS CONCLUSION
5-1-1 Perpendicular Bisector TheoremIf a point is on the perpendicular bisector of a segment, then it is equidistant from the endpoints of the segment.
A B
X
Y
!
!!XY " !!AB !!YA $ !!YB
XA = XB
5-1-2 Converse of the Perpendicular Bisector TheoremIf a point is equidistant from the endpoints of a segment, then it is on the perpendicular bisector of the segment.
A B
X
Y
!
XA = XB
!!XY " !!AB !!YA $ !!YB
Theorems Distance and Perpendicular Bisectors
You will prove Theorem 5-1-2 in Exercise 30.
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2. What is a locus?
3.
Homework Help OnlineParent Resources OnlineExercisesExercises
GUIDED PRACTICE 1. Vocabulary A !!!! ? is the locus of all points in a plane that are equidistant
from the endpoints of a segment. (perpendicular bisector or angle bisector)
SEE EXAMPLE 1 Use the diagram for Exercises 2–4.
2. Given that PS = 53.4, QT = 47.7, and QS = 53.4, find PQ.
3. Given that m is the perpendicular bisector S
QPT
m
of !!
PQ and SQ = 25.9, find SP.
4. Given that m is the perpendicular bisector of !!
PQ , PS = 4a, and QS = 2a + 26, find QS.
SEE EXAMPLE 2 Use the diagram for Exercises 5–7.
5. Given that ""# BD bisects $ABC and CD = 21.9, find AD.
6. Given that AD = 61, CD = 61, and m$ABC = 48°, A
BC
Dfind m$CBD.
7. Given that DA = DC, m$DBC = (10y + 3) °, and m$DBA = (8y + 10) °, find m$DBC.
SEE EXAMPLE 3 8. Carpentry For a king post truss to be L
M
N
K
J P
constructed correctly, P must lie on the bisector of $JLN. How can braces
!! PK and
!!! PM be used to ensure that P is in the proper location?
SEE EXAMPLE 4 Write an equation in point-slope form for the perpendicular bisector of the segment with the given endpoints.
9. M (-5, 4) , N (1, -2) 10. U (2, -6) , V (4, 0) 11. J (-7, 5) , K (1, -1)
PRACTICE AND PROBLEM SOLVING
For See Exercises Example
12–14 1 15–17 2 18 3 19–21 4
Independent Practice Use the diagram for Exercises 12–14.
12. Given that line t is the perpendicular bisector
Gt
K
H
J
of !! JK and GK = 8.25, find GJ.
13. Given that line t is the perpendicular bisector of
!! JK , JG = x + 12, and KG = 3x - 17, find KG.
14. Given that GJ = 70.2, JH = 26.5, and GK = 70.2, find JK.
Use the diagram for Exercises 15–17.
15. Given that m$RSQ = m$TSQ and TQ = 1.3, find RQ. SR T
Q
16. Given that m$RSQ = 58°, RQ = 49, and TQ = 49, find m$RST.
17. Given that RQ = TQ, m$QSR = (9a + 48) °, and m$QST = (6a + 50) °, find m$QST.
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4.
Homework Help OnlineParent Resources OnlineExercisesExercises
GUIDED PRACTICE 1. Vocabulary A !!!! ? is the locus of all points in a plane that are equidistant
from the endpoints of a segment. (perpendicular bisector or angle bisector)
SEE EXAMPLE 1 Use the diagram for Exercises 2–4.
2. Given that PS = 53.4, QT = 47.7, and QS = 53.4, find PQ.
3. Given that m is the perpendicular bisector S
QPT
m
of !!
PQ and SQ = 25.9, find SP.
4. Given that m is the perpendicular bisector of !!
PQ , PS = 4a, and QS = 2a + 26, find QS.
SEE EXAMPLE 2 Use the diagram for Exercises 5–7.
5. Given that ""# BD bisects $ABC and CD = 21.9, find AD.
6. Given that AD = 61, CD = 61, and m$ABC = 48°, A
BC
Dfind m$CBD.
7. Given that DA = DC, m$DBC = (10y + 3) °, and m$DBA = (8y + 10) °, find m$DBC.
SEE EXAMPLE 3 8. Carpentry For a king post truss to be L
M
N
K
J P
constructed correctly, P must lie on the bisector of $JLN. How can braces
!! PK and
!!! PM be used to ensure that P is in the proper location?
SEE EXAMPLE 4 Write an equation in point-slope form for the perpendicular bisector of the segment with the given endpoints.
9. M (-5, 4) , N (1, -2) 10. U (2, -6) , V (4, 0) 11. J (-7, 5) , K (1, -1)
PRACTICE AND PROBLEM SOLVING
For See Exercises Example
12–14 1 15–17 2 18 3 19–21 4
Independent Practice Use the diagram for Exercises 12–14.
12. Given that line t is the perpendicular bisector
Gt
K
H
J
of !! JK and GK = 8.25, find GJ.
13. Given that line t is the perpendicular bisector of
!! JK , JG = x + 12, and KG = 3x - 17, find KG.
14. Given that GJ = 70.2, JH = 26.5, and GK = 70.2, find JK.
Use the diagram for Exercises 15–17.
15. Given that m$RSQ = m$TSQ and TQ = 1.3, find RQ. SR T
Q
16. Given that m$RSQ = 58°, RQ = 49, and TQ = 49, find m$RST.
17. Given that RQ = TQ, m$QSR = (9a + 48) °, and m$QST = (6a + 50) °, find m$QST.
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Geometry 5.1 Notes: Perpendicular and Angle BisectorsHomework Help OnlineParent Resources OnlineExercisesExercises
GUIDED PRACTICE 1. Vocabulary A !!!! ? is the locus of all points in a plane that are equidistant
from the endpoints of a segment. (perpendicular bisector or angle bisector)
SEE EXAMPLE 1 Use the diagram for Exercises 2–4.
2. Given that PS = 53.4, QT = 47.7, and QS = 53.4, find PQ.
3. Given that m is the perpendicular bisector S
QPT
m
of !!
PQ and SQ = 25.9, find SP.
4. Given that m is the perpendicular bisector of !!
PQ , PS = 4a, and QS = 2a + 26, find QS.
SEE EXAMPLE 2 Use the diagram for Exercises 5–7.
5. Given that ""# BD bisects $ABC and CD = 21.9, find AD.
6. Given that AD = 61, CD = 61, and m$ABC = 48°, A
BC
Dfind m$CBD.
7. Given that DA = DC, m$DBC = (10y + 3) °, and m$DBA = (8y + 10) °, find m$DBC.
SEE EXAMPLE 3 8. Carpentry For a king post truss to be L
M
N
K
J P
constructed correctly, P must lie on the bisector of $JLN. How can braces
!! PK and
!!! PM be used to ensure that P is in the proper location?
SEE EXAMPLE 4 Write an equation in point-slope form for the perpendicular bisector of the segment with the given endpoints.
9. M (-5, 4) , N (1, -2) 10. U (2, -6) , V (4, 0) 11. J (-7, 5) , K (1, -1)
PRACTICE AND PROBLEM SOLVING
For See Exercises Example
12–14 1 15–17 2 18 3 19–21 4
Independent Practice Use the diagram for Exercises 12–14.
12. Given that line t is the perpendicular bisector
Gt
K
H
J
of !! JK and GK = 8.25, find GJ.
13. Given that line t is the perpendicular bisector of
!! JK , JG = x + 12, and KG = 3x - 17, find KG.
14. Given that GJ = 70.2, JH = 26.5, and GK = 70.2, find JK.
Use the diagram for Exercises 15–17.
15. Given that m$RSQ = m$TSQ and TQ = 1.3, find RQ. SR T
Q
16. Given that m$RSQ = 58°, RQ = 49, and TQ = 49, find m$RST.
17. Given that RQ = TQ, m$QSR = (9a + 48) °, and m$QST = (6a + 50) °, find m$QST.
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T eac h i ng T ra ns pa r e ncy
Copyright © by Holt McDougal. Holt McDougal GeometryAll rights reserved.
Perpendicular and Angle Bisectors
THEOREM HYPOTHESIS CONCLUSION Angle Bisector Theorem
If a point is on the bisector of an angle, then it is equidistant from the sides of the angle.
PB
C
A
!APC ! !BPC
AC = BC
Converse of the Angle Bisector TheoremIf a point in the interior of an angle is equidistant from the sides of the angle, then it is on the bisector of the angle.
A
PB
C
AC = BC
!APC ! !BPC
Theorems Distance and Angle Bisectors
THEOREM HYPOTHESIS CONCLUSION
Perpendicular Bisector TheoremIf a point is on the perpendicular bisector of a segment, then it is equidistant from the endpoints of the segment.
A B
X
Y
!
_ XY "
_ AB
_ YA !
_ YB
XA = XB
Converse of the Perpendicular Bisector TheoremIf a point is equidistant from the endpoints of a segment, then it is on the perpendicular bisector of the segment.
A B
X
Y
!
XA = XB
_
XY "
_ AB
_
YA !
_ YB
Theorems Distance and Perpendicular Bisectors
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Homework Help OnlineParent Resources OnlineExercisesExercises
GUIDED PRACTICE 1. Vocabulary A !!!! ? is the locus of all points in a plane that are equidistant
from the endpoints of a segment. (perpendicular bisector or angle bisector)
SEE EXAMPLE 1 Use the diagram for Exercises 2–4.
2. Given that PS = 53.4, QT = 47.7, and QS = 53.4, find PQ.
3. Given that m is the perpendicular bisector S
QPT
m
of !!
PQ and SQ = 25.9, find SP.
4. Given that m is the perpendicular bisector of !!
PQ , PS = 4a, and QS = 2a + 26, find QS.
SEE EXAMPLE 2 Use the diagram for Exercises 5–7.
5. Given that ""# BD bisects $ABC and CD = 21.9, find AD.
6. Given that AD = 61, CD = 61, and m$ABC = 48°, A
BC
Dfind m$CBD.
7. Given that DA = DC, m$DBC = (10y + 3) °, and m$DBA = (8y + 10) °, find m$DBC.
SEE EXAMPLE 3 8. Carpentry For a king post truss to be L
M
N
K
J P
constructed correctly, P must lie on the bisector of $JLN. How can braces
!! PK and
!!! PM be used to ensure that P is in the proper location?
SEE EXAMPLE 4 Write an equation in point-slope form for the perpendicular bisector of the segment with the given endpoints.
9. M (-5, 4) , N (1, -2) 10. U (2, -6) , V (4, 0) 11. J (-7, 5) , K (1, -1)
PRACTICE AND PROBLEM SOLVING
For See Exercises Example
12–14 1 15–17 2 18 3 19–21 4
Independent Practice Use the diagram for Exercises 12–14.
12. Given that line t is the perpendicular bisector
Gt
K
H
J
of !! JK and GK = 8.25, find GJ.
13. Given that line t is the perpendicular bisector of
!! JK , JG = x + 12, and KG = 3x - 17, find KG.
14. Given that GJ = 70.2, JH = 26.5, and GK = 70.2, find JK.
Use the diagram for Exercises 15–17.
15. Given that m$RSQ = m$TSQ and TQ = 1.3, find RQ. SR T
Q
16. Given that m$RSQ = 58°, RQ = 49, and TQ = 49, find m$RST.
17. Given that RQ = TQ, m$QSR = (9a + 48) °, and m$QST = (6a + 50) °, find m$QST.
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5.
Homework Help OnlineParent Resources OnlineExercisesExercises
GUIDED PRACTICE 1. Vocabulary A !!!! ? is the locus of all points in a plane that are equidistant
from the endpoints of a segment. (perpendicular bisector or angle bisector)
SEE EXAMPLE 1 Use the diagram for Exercises 2–4.
2. Given that PS = 53.4, QT = 47.7, and QS = 53.4, find PQ.
3. Given that m is the perpendicular bisector S
QPT
m
of !!
PQ and SQ = 25.9, find SP.
4. Given that m is the perpendicular bisector of !!
PQ , PS = 4a, and QS = 2a + 26, find QS.
SEE EXAMPLE 2 Use the diagram for Exercises 5–7.
5. Given that ""# BD bisects $ABC and CD = 21.9, find AD.
6. Given that AD = 61, CD = 61, and m$ABC = 48°, A
BC
Dfind m$CBD.
7. Given that DA = DC, m$DBC = (10y + 3) °, and m$DBA = (8y + 10) °, find m$DBC.
SEE EXAMPLE 3 8. Carpentry For a king post truss to be L
M
N
K
J P
constructed correctly, P must lie on the bisector of $JLN. How can braces
!! PK and
!!! PM be used to ensure that P is in the proper location?
SEE EXAMPLE 4 Write an equation in point-slope form for the perpendicular bisector of the segment with the given endpoints.
9. M (-5, 4) , N (1, -2) 10. U (2, -6) , V (4, 0) 11. J (-7, 5) , K (1, -1)
PRACTICE AND PROBLEM SOLVING
For See Exercises Example
12–14 1 15–17 2 18 3 19–21 4
Independent Practice Use the diagram for Exercises 12–14.
12. Given that line t is the perpendicular bisector
Gt
K
H
J
of !! JK and GK = 8.25, find GJ.
13. Given that line t is the perpendicular bisector of
!! JK , JG = x + 12, and KG = 3x - 17, find KG.
14. Given that GJ = 70.2, JH = 26.5, and GK = 70.2, find JK.
Use the diagram for Exercises 15–17.
15. Given that m$RSQ = m$TSQ and TQ = 1.3, find RQ. SR T
Q
16. Given that m$RSQ = 58°, RQ = 49, and TQ = 49, find m$RST.
17. Given that RQ = TQ, m$QSR = (9a + 48) °, and m$QST = (6a + 50) °, find m$QST.
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6. Write the equation in point-slope form for the perpendicular bisector of the segment with endpoints J(-7, -5) & K(1, -1)
Geometry 5.1 Notes: Perpendicular and Angle Bisectors
Homework Help OnlineParent Resources OnlineExercisesExercises
GUIDED PRACTICE 1. Vocabulary A !!!! ? is the locus of all points in a plane that are equidistant
from the endpoints of a segment. (perpendicular bisector or angle bisector)
SEE EXAMPLE 1 Use the diagram for Exercises 2–4.
2. Given that PS = 53.4, QT = 47.7, and QS = 53.4, find PQ.
3. Given that m is the perpendicular bisector S
QPT
m
of !!
PQ and SQ = 25.9, find SP.
4. Given that m is the perpendicular bisector of !!
PQ , PS = 4a, and QS = 2a + 26, find QS.
SEE EXAMPLE 2 Use the diagram for Exercises 5–7.
5. Given that ""# BD bisects $ABC and CD = 21.9, find AD.
6. Given that AD = 61, CD = 61, and m$ABC = 48°, A
BC
Dfind m$CBD.
7. Given that DA = DC, m$DBC = (10y + 3) °, and m$DBA = (8y + 10) °, find m$DBC.
SEE EXAMPLE 3 8. Carpentry For a king post truss to be L
M
N
K
J P
constructed correctly, P must lie on the bisector of $JLN. How can braces
!! PK and
!!! PM be used to ensure that P is in the proper location?
SEE EXAMPLE 4 Write an equation in point-slope form for the perpendicular bisector of the segment with the given endpoints.
9. M (-5, 4) , N (1, -2) 10. U (2, -6) , V (4, 0) 11. J (-7, 5) , K (1, -1)
PRACTICE AND PROBLEM SOLVING
For See Exercises Example
12–14 1 15–17 2 18 3 19–21 4
Independent Practice Use the diagram for Exercises 12–14.
12. Given that line t is the perpendicular bisector
Gt
K
H
J
of !! JK and GK = 8.25, find GJ.
13. Given that line t is the perpendicular bisector of
!! JK , JG = x + 12, and KG = 3x - 17, find KG.
14. Given that GJ = 70.2, JH = 26.5, and GK = 70.2, find JK.
Use the diagram for Exercises 15–17.
15. Given that m$RSQ = m$TSQ and TQ = 1.3, find RQ. SR T
Q
16. Given that m$RSQ = 58°, RQ = 49, and TQ = 49, find m$RST.
17. Given that RQ = TQ, m$QSR = (9a + 48) °, and m$QST = (6a + 50) °, find m$QST.
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